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A visit to Michael Davitt Museum

The statue of Michael Davitt (25 March 1846 – 30 May 1906) in front of the restored 17th century Straide Church which houses the musuem in his honour in Straide, Co Mayo. Photo: Anthony Hickey
The statue of Michael Davitt (25 March 1846 – 30 May 1906) in front of the restored 17th century Straide Church which houses the musuem in his honour in Straide, Co Mayo. Photo: Anthony Hickey

On arrival at the Michael Davitt Museum, you are greeted by the imposing bronze statue of the Land League founder in front of the restored 17th-century Straide Church which houses the magnificent museum in honour of the man who helped free rural communities from the yoke of landlordism.